QPR Announces Launch of Rainbow Rangers
Club's first LGBT supporters' group to be introduced at Loftus Road on Saturday
The Rainbow Rangers are a new group designed to help welcome QPR fans from the LGBT - lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender - communities and support the club’s continued campaign to kick homophobia out of football.
The newly-formed group will be formally introduced at Loftus Road during QPR’s game with Aston Villa on 18 November.
The Rainbow Rangers were formed after the positive feedback to an advert in a QPR matchday programme. QPR fan and group leader Emma Miller-McCaffrey placed the advert and was overwhelmed with the response from the Hoops faithful.
"We’re very proud of the support QPR has shown us in getting the group off the ground," she says. "In return, we hope to do the club proud by helping to further develop their work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the stands and beyond."
"QPR welcomes all supporters, regardless of race, religion, sexuality or gender – and the Rainbow Rangers group is further evidence of that," says Andy Evans, QPR in the Community Trust CEO. "We look forward to working with them and are excited about how the group can develop and grow in the future."
Hammersmith & Fulham Council praised the decision and says it is committed to making the borough as safe and inclusive as possible for all residents. "This is a fantastic move by QPR and another great local group that strengthens our drive to support and protect the LGBTQI community," says Cllr Sue Fennimore, Deputy Leader of H&F Council. “We are determined to make the borough one of the best places to live, work and socialise in Europe.”
If you would like to join the Rainbow Rangers, email queensparkrangerslgbt@outlook.com for more details.
November 13, 2017